Has N8897F been in an accident?

Yes. N8897F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N8897F?

N8897F is a 1963 Hughes 269A (rotorcraft), serial number 83-0274.

N8897F — 1963 Hughes 269A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N8897F appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 83-0274
Manufacturer: Hughes
Model: 269A
Year: 1963
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Ho-360
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN10CA280Jun 1, 2010Cannon Falls, MNNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during the autorotation, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and a hard landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Hughes 269A).

Jan 30, 2021deregistered — Parker Ellen R

Frequently asked

Has N8897F been in an accident?: Yes. N8897F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N8897F?: N8897F is a 1963 Hughes 269A (rotorcraft), serial number 83-0274.

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